US20110196274A1 - Massager - Google Patents
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- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
- A61H15/00—Massage by means of rollers, balls, e.g. inflatable, chains, or roller chains
- A61H15/0078—Massage by means of rollers, balls, e.g. inflatable, chains, or roller chains power-driven
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- A61H7/00—Devices for suction-kneading massage; Devices for massaging the skin by rubbing or brushing not otherwise provided for
- A61H7/007—Kneading
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- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
- A61H7/00—Devices for suction-kneading massage; Devices for massaging the skin by rubbing or brushing not otherwise provided for
- A61H7/007—Kneading
- A61H2007/009—Kneading having massage elements rotating on parallel output axis
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- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
- A61H2201/00—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes
- A61H2201/01—Constructive details
- A61H2201/0119—Support for the device
- A61H2201/0134—Cushion or similar support
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
- A61H2201/00—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes
- A61H2201/12—Driving means
- A61H2201/1207—Driving means with electric or magnetic drive
- A61H2201/1215—Rotary drive
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
- A61H2201/00—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes
- A61H2201/16—Physical interface with patient
- A61H2201/1602—Physical interface with patient kind of interface, e.g. head rest, knee support or lumbar support
- A61H2201/1654—Layer between the skin and massage elements, e.g. fluid or ball
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Abstract
Description
- The invention relates to body massagers and more particularly to massagers including mechanical actuators.
- Massaging of various regions of the body is considered to be beneficial for relaxing tense muscles structures and for promoting a sense of emotional tranquility and relaxation. Traditionally, body massages are performed by a trained masseur or masseuse who knead or rub regions of the body to promote the beneficial effects of massage. However, in the absence of such trained individuals, mechanical massagers have evolved to perform various forms of dynamic movements in contact with the body.
- In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a mechanical massager incorporates a plurality of rotating nodules that may be positioned against selected surface regions of the body to mechanically knead the surface skin and associated subcutaneous muscle structures. The mechanical massager may be disposed within a pillow-shaped housing for convenient placement on or against selected body regions, with the rotating nodules disposed within or beneath a flexible membrane that is positioned against the body. Additionally sets of rotating nodules incorporate electrical heating elements to elevate the surface temperature for warming a body region disposed in close proximity to the rotating nodules.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a mechanical massager comprising two pairs of rotable nodules; -
FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the embodiment illustrated inFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 3 is a perspective exploded view of another embodiment of a mechanical massager, including four pairs of rotable nodules; -
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the embodiment ofFIG. 3 disposed within a pillow-shaped outer housing; -
FIG. 5 is a side view of the embodiment ofFIG. 4 , illustrating the protruding nodules for placement proximate a selected body region; and -
FIG. 6 is an end sectional view of the embodiment ofFIG. 4 , illustrating the orientation of components within a pillow-shaped outer housing, incorporating a flexible membrane disposed over the rotable nodules. - Referring now to the perspective view of
FIG. 1 , there is shown agear housing 9 andmotor 11 forming the motive force for rotating the pair ofdiscs upstanding shafts nodules - The
nodules discs motor 11 to rotate in one or opposite directions. - As illustrated in the exploded perspective view of
FIG. 2 , thegear housing 9 rotationally supports a pair ofgear trains worm gear 29 driven bymotor 11 to theupstanding shafts discs motor 11 causes rotation of thediscs housing 9 also supportselectrical connection plates respective shafts electrical connector plate conductive channels brushes nodule disc nodule rotable nodules - Referring now to
FIG. 3 , there is shown an exploded perspective view of a dual or tandem configuration similar to the embodiment ofFIGS. 1 and 2 . Specifically, a pair ofgear housings 9 are mounted to opposite ends of themotor 11 that includesworm gears 29 at each end shaft. The engagedgear trains gear housing 9rotate shafts motor 11.Electrical connection plates conductive channels shafts Nodules platforms shafts motor 11.Electrical contact brushes conductive channels platforms nodules - Referring now to the partial perspective view of
FIG. 4 , there is shown an embodiment ofFIG. 3 disposed within arecess 59 in pillow-shapedouter housing 55 that surrounds the structure with sufficient relief around thenodules platforms outer housing 55 may be relatively soft and pliant to comfortably conform to a selected bodily region, but also relatively firm to inhibit crushing or deformation and obstruction of the rotatable members. Amanual controller 57 may be wired to the structure, or arranged for conventional remote control of rotations, rotation rate and time, heating and/or lighting of thenodules - Referring now to the side view of
FIG. 5 , there is shown a profile of theouter housing 55 and thenodules nodules recess 59 within theouter housing 55 in which the structure is disposed. Such membranes may be formed, for example, of fabric webbing or rubber sheet, or the like, to promote sanitary environment and obscure therecess 59 and the structure disposed therein. - Referring now to the end sectional view of
FIG. 6 , there is shown themotor 11 and attachedgear housing 9 disposed within therecess 59 in the pillow-shapedouter housing 55, with the upper surfaces of thenodules flexible membrane 61. - Therefore, the massager of the present invention incorporates a motor and engaged gear trains to rotate pairs of nodules that protrude from within a pillow-shaped outer housing to facilitate convenient kneading or other stimulation of a selected bodily region that is positioned in contact with the protruding nodules.
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